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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
[No. 2

N.Z. TEMPORARY STAFF
Temp. Colonel G. Lyon, M.C., E.D., relinquishes the temporary rank of Colonel and the appointment of C.R.A., and is reported to the N.Z. Artillery. Dated 2nd December, 1943.
Temp. Lieutenant H. E. Brusey to be temp. Captain. Dated 20th December, 1943.

The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lieutenants to be temp. Lieutenants:—
T. N. Hay-Campbell. Dated 1st November, 1943.
J. D. Ritchie. Dated 15th December, 1943.
N. A. Arthur. Dated 20th December, 1943.

TERRITORIAL FORCE
N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS
The Waikato Mounted Rifles
Captain (temp. Major) W. W. Buttimore relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on being seconded. Dated 23rd December, 1943.

N.Z. ARTILLERY
Lieutenant-Colonel G. Lyon, M.C., E.D. (late N.Z. Temporary Staff), is reported to the Regiment. Dated 2nd December, 1943.
Lieutenant-Colonel D. A. Carty, E.D., relinquishes the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and assumes the rank of Major whilst employed as a General Staff Officer, 2nd Grade. Dated 8th November, 1943.

The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lieutenants to be temp. Lieutenants, and remain seconded:—
B. A. Cowper. B. N. H. Laird. Dated 1st July, 1943.

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant T. C. A. Taylor to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 18th August, 1943.

The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lieutenants to be temp. Lieutenants, and remain seconded:—
A. M. M. Douglas. J. B. Mirams. M. R. Moore. Dated 18th August, 1943.

Temp. Lieutenant R. A. Simmonds relinquishes his commission on appointment to the Royal N.Z. Navy. Dated 26th October, 1943.
Temp. Lieutenant A. Greenhill relinquishes his commission on appointment to the Indian Army. Dated 31st October, 1943.

The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lieutenants to be temp. Lieutenants:—
G. L. Hughes. Dated 11th November, 1943.
C. C. Ross, and remains seconded. Dated 1st January, 1944.

CORPS OF N.Z. ENGINEERS
Temp. Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. Williamson relinquishes his commission on appointment to the Indian Army. Dated 31st October, 1943.

N.Z. INFANTRY
The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own)
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant A. J. Crocker to be temp. Lieutenant, and remains seconded. Dated 1st December, 1943.

The Hauraki Regiment
Temp. Lieutenant S. S. Pyne resigns his commission. Dated 26th November, 1943.

The Taranaki Regiment
Captain W. W. Thomas to be temp. Major. Dated 1st November, 1943.

The Canterbury Regiment
The commission granted temp. Lieutenant W. D. Crombie is hereby cancelled under paragraph 175, N.Z. Regulations.

The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant C. P. Blumsky to be temp. Lieutenant, and remains seconded. Dated 1st June, 1943.

The New Zealand Scottish Regiment
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant A. M. Stewart to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as a Company Officer of a Training Unit, and remains seconded. Dated 18th December, 1943.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Temp. Lieutenant N. H. Rawson to be temp. Captain whilst holding the appointment of an Assistant Adjutant, and remains seconded. Dated 16th December, 1943.
Temp. Lieutenant G. Orrell to be temp. Captain. Dated 19th December, 1943.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant B. A. Murphy to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 30th September, 1943.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS
The undermentioned to be temp. Captains:—
Lieutenant J. C. Lopdell, M.B., Ch.B.
Temp. Lieutenant J. L. Malcolm, M.B., Ch.B. Dated 1st October, 1943.

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant M. V. B. King to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 1st October, 1943.
Lieutenant A. L. Thompson, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be temp. 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 20th November, 1943.
Dennis Bryant Allen to be temp. 2nd Lieutenant, Dispenser. Dated 15th December, 1943.

N.Z. DENTAL CORPS
The undermentioned to be temp. 2nd Lieutenants:—
Gilbert Angus Hay. Frederick Douglas Sheppard. Dated 15th December, 1943.

N.Z. ORDNANCE CORPS
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant W. G. Hewitt to be temp. Lieutenant, and is seconded. Dated 9th December, 1943.

The undermentioned to be temp. 2nd Lieutenants:—
Kenneth Radway Allen. Alexander Bertie Campbell. Edward William Devery. Dated 15th December, 1943.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE
Gladys Beatrice King to be Sister. Dated 25th August, 1943.

MEMORANDUM
Temp. Lieutenant C. E. Downes, N.Z. Artillery, on summary conviction under the Army Act, section 47, was ordered to take rank and precedence in his Corps as if his appointment as temp. 2nd Lieutenant bore the date of 1st November, 1943.

OFFICERS CEASING TO BE SECONDED TO THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Lieutenant-Colonel D. A. Carty, E.D., N.Z. Artillery, and is reported to the Territorial Force with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 1st April, 1939. Dated 8th November, 1943.
Major L. B. Ballantyne, and is reported to the Wellington East Coast Mounted Rifles with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 26th July, 1941. Dated 27th November, 1943.
Major J. H. Garland, N.Z. Armoured Corps, and is reported to the North Auckland Mounted Rifles, with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 26th July, 1941. Dated 4th December, 1943.
Major L. P. Turner, E.D., N.Z. Artillery, and is reported to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 13th February, 1942. Dated 4th December, 1943.
Major E. J. R. Tong, and is reported to The Waikato Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 16th July, 1942. Dated 11th December, 1943.
Major L. D. Lovelock, N.Z. Artillery, and is reported to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 8th September, 1942. Dated 11th December, 1943.
Major M. D. Harvey, E.D., and is reported to The Otago Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 25th October, 1941. Dated 18th December, 1943.
Temp. Captain L. S. Antonoff-Lewis, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reported to the Territorial Force, with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 1st April, 1943. Dated 22nd November, 1943.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant B. M. Marshall, N.Z. Artillery, and is reported to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1942. Dated 19th October, 1943.
Lieutenant C. McM. Cole, and is reported to The Wellington West Coast Regiment, with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 30th September, 1943. Dated 8th November, 1943.
Lieutenant J. P. Quilliam, and is reported to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own) with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st January, 1942. Dated 11th December, 1943.
Sister B. MacDiarmid, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is posted to the Reserve List. Dated 11th December, 1943.
Sister E. Nicholl, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is posted to the Reserve List. Dated 11th December, 1943.

OFFICERS STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) C. S. Morris, M.C., and is posted to the N.Z. Armoured Corps, with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 15th January, 1942. Dated 2nd November, 1943.
Lieutenant R. S. Rhind, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 4th December, 1943.
Lieutenant L. E. Griffen, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 11th December, 1943.
Lieutenant W. L. Collins, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 18th December, 1943.
Lieutenant S. J. Kingston, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 18th December, 1943.
With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 111, dated 16th December, 1943, relative to Lieutenant Patrick, for “Lieutenant G. D. Patrick,” substitute “Lieutenant C. D. Patrick.”
2nd Lieutenant A. Mackie, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th December, 1943.
2nd Lieutenant G. F. Hewson, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 11th December, 1943.

2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN PACIFIC
N.Z. INFANTRY
The commission granted 2nd Lieutenant F. A. Wooller is hereby cancelled under paragraph 175, N.Z. Regulations. Dated 4th December, 1943.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
The commission granted Lieutenant J. H. Besant is hereby cancelled under paragraph 175, N.Z. Regulations. Dated 4th December, 1943.

D WILSON,
For the Minister of Defence.